SID 1498
Msg
"WEB-MISC PIX firewall manager directory traversal attempt"
Summary
This event is generated when an attempt is made to execute a directory traversal attack.
Classtype
web-application-attack
Impact
Information disclosure. This is a directory traversal attempt which can lead to information disclosure and possible exposure of sensitive system information.
Detailed Information
Directory traversal attacks usually target web, web applications and ftp servers that do not correctly check the path to a file when requested by the client.
This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive system information which may be used by an attacker to further compromise the system.
Affected Systems
Attack Scenarios
An authorized user or anonymous user can use the directory traversal technique, to browse folders outside the ftp root directory. Information gathered may be used in further attacks against the host.
Ease Of Attack
Simple. No exploit software required.
False Positives
None known
False Negatives
None known
Corrective Action
Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches Upgrade the software to the latest non-affected version.
Contributors
- Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
- Brian Caswell
- Nigel Houghton
